2003 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems

Filed Mar 29, 2009 · Electrical, Suspension · LA

Bought 2003 silverado 3500 4x4 used in 2006. It had 125,000 miles and ran great. In october 2006, the speedometer started reading inaccurately the oil and battery charge gauge are not accurate either. I consider this a safety issue. I received a letter stating, the instrument panel may be defective. The problem I have is the mileage. It is over the maximum allowed to replace the cluster. I have over 200,000 miles on my truck. The truck runs great and I would not think twice about taking long trips(over 2,000 miles) as I do because of my work. I don't think there should be a mileage limit at all. There is clearly a major problem with the cluster. I think there needs to be a recall period, not just a letter stating there is just a problem. Please look into this again. Thanks d.h

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Suspension · NY

When driving friday morning jan. 18, 2008 there was a small noise in the truck. Later at night when I picked up my wife I went to break and had a difficult time and than when we starting going again the whole hub assembly came right off of our truck making the truck collapse down on that side.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Suspension · 49,000 miles · WA

Right front wheel bearing had to be replaced at 49,000 miles-was so bad the wheel almost fell off according to mechanic that repaired for me.

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Suspension · 75,500 miles · MI

At 74,500 miles a rumbling noise initially occurred at highway speed and only intermittently. After about 3 weeks the rumble occurred most of the time and was most noticed around 45 MPH. The left front wheel was found to worn and replaced at 75,500 miles.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 14,301 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. However, the problem still exists. The rack and pinion had a slight leak. The consumer has had numerous components replaced on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. The intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. The consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. The transmission hesitated at times. The dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. The tires were exhibiting premature wear. Updated 08/02/06. *jb updated 04/16/08

Filed Feb 15, 2006 · Suspension · 41,300 miles · IL

Failure of the left front wheel hub bearings. Resulted in severe wobble while driving, especially noted in turning to the left. Dealer advised this was a serious problem and could have resulted in wheel failure or fire due to overheating. Vehicle has under 42,000 miles.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · NC

Consumer's 2003 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the steering column and the front shocks.***no answer required***. *mr when making turns or hitting bumps, the vehicle would vibrate. The front shocks were replaced. The more the consumer drove the vehicle, the louder it would get.

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Suspension · 54,583 miles · PA

Dt: both rear axle seals leaked and grease was coming out and getting on the end of the axles and on the rear rotor disc brakes. When braking heavy on hills smoke eminated, mostly on the left side. Mechanic was on vacation and consumer was waiting mechanic's return for repairs. Consumer did contact gm, who said they had no reports on this issue, but there was a recall on the rear brakes. Consumer had an appointment, and dealer stated they would look into axles when repairing the recall.

Filed Jun 23, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 15,000 miles · AZ

4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. That I paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-I finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and I our safe

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Acceleration, Suspension · 17,000 miles · FL

Under warranty, rear driver's spring sags 3/4 inch and more. Just out of warranty, (40,000) speedometer fails to read accurately, intermittent problem. Rear vew mirror display shows backward "f" for seventies, can not isolate temp from compus. Windshield wipers will not shut off when it rains or car is washed.